HISTORY OF Z POHRANICNI STRAZE

Prior to the revolution in the Czech Republic which led to the fall of their communist government,The breeding of German Shepherd dogs was predominately that of working dogs . What is unique is that this breeding has revolved around one kennel. Owned by the Czechoslovakian army's Pohranicni Straze { border patrol]. The kennel z Pohranicni Straze was founded in the year 1955 for the sole purpose of producing and training dogs that would be exclusively used for the protection of the borders of the Czechoslovakian people's Republic or since 1968, the Czechoslovakian Socialist Republic. Most of the dogs used for breeding were acquired from the territory of former East Germany, as well as dogs from Czechoslovakia that excelled in their character qualities. The stud dogs , females and pups were cared after by military service conscripts . The dogs were trained at the kennels for about 12 months and then relocated to border patrol training facilities [ nowadays they're quartered at Czech police training facilities } .The main foundation of the breeding program has been focused on strengthening the power of bones,dark pigmentation, strong nerves and willingness to work in tracking,obedience and defense work.While the kennel name is z Pohranicni Straze, it is now under Pohranicni police [ border patrol]. Today the Czack border police share border stations with their German counter parts who maintain a tight control over economical refuges from former Eastern block entering Germany. Those who are not given visa's to legally entering Germany attempt to cross this same czech border. While many are crossing to seek a better life in Western Europe and usually do not resist arrest. An increasing number are connected with organized crime and are pose a considerable threat.The z Pohranicni Straze German Shepherd dogs continue to be called upon to respond daily in high risk ,threatening situations. there are three breeding facilities with a total 80 breeding females that make up z Pohranicni Straze kennel. There are only three kennels owned by civilians which the z Pohranicni Straze kennel works closely , Z Jirkova dvora, Jipo-me and Z Blatenskeho zamku. These dogs are in high demand in the United States and other countries for the ability to perform the high demand placed on police dogs. because of the dedicated commitment to the breed ,Pohranicni Straze dogs make EXCELLENT home pets who will generally live long healthy lives and protect their family without regard to their own safety, they are accepting of strangers, but stay aware of their surrounding. They are without doubt excellent all around the world. ​